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An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Man

An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Man, late 5th Dynasty, circa 2440-2355 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian limestone sculpture from the late 5th Dynasty depicting a standing male figure with a striding pose, powerful physique, and traditional kilt and wig. The figure retains traces of original pigmentation including red, yellow, blue, turquoise, and black.

Medium: striding on a rectangular base with slightly tapering back pillar, his arms held to his sides, his hands gripping short staves, with powerful legs and broad shoulders, and wearing a short wrap-around kilt, knotted belt with tab drawn up beside the navel, and short layered wig of notched curls; remains of red pigment on the body, yellow on the flap of the kilt, blue and turquoise on the knot and tab of the belt, and black on the wig, pillar, and base.
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Paintings & Sculpture Part I

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $3,000,000 – $5,000,000

Lot 17

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An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Man, An Egyptian Limestone Figure of a Man, late 5th Dynasty, circa 2440-2355 B.C.

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striding on a rectangular base with slightly tapering back pillar, his arms held to his sides, his hands gripping short staves, with powerful legs and broad shoulders, and wearing a short wrap-around kilt, knotted belt with tab drawn up beside the navel, and short layered wig of notched curls; remains of red pigment on the body, yellow on the flap of the kilt, blue and turquoise on the knot and tab of the belt, and black on the wig, pillar, and base.

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